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Sri Lanka probes British bride's honeymoon death
His wife was later pronounced dead and a devastated Mr Chandaria can not leave until more tests are performed - despite not being charged or arrested. They each drank a Sprite with vodka bought at Heathrow. The next day, Chandaria said he had noticed a "smell" in their room and after a cleaner attended the couple shared a sandwich and chips. [Full Article...]
Hassan Rouhani calls for unity to face 'unprecedented' U.S. pressure
Trump is presiding over a White House that is at war with itself over America's increasingly aggressive global posture. Last year, Bolton's request for military options for Iran caused concern among some Pentagon officials, sources tell CNN . [Full Article...]
Mom Throws 7-Week Old Baby Down 75-Foot Ravine, Claimed Kidnapping
She happened to hear the infant's faint cries and sent her husband climbing 75 feet down a ravine to recover the baby. "This was simply, in my opinion, by the grace of a merciful God that we had a female that goes to check her mailbox", Griffin said . [Full Article...]
Curfew in Chilaw after social media post triggers violence
Nine suicide bombers, including a woman, carried out a series of devastating blasts that tore through three churches and three luxury hotels, killing 258 people and injuring over 500 others on the Easter Sunday. "Now the situation has calmed down, but we are scared of the night", said one local Muslim man who asked to remain anonymous for security reasons. Other communities say they are fearful ... [Full Article...]
Britain's Conservatives in fourth place in European Union election poll, Farage leads
The first-place position of Corbyn's Labour, on 27 per cent, may also be precarious, as it actually represents a 6-point drop in support compared to the previous ComRes survey. The shadow Brexit secretary warned it was "impossible" to see how an agreement between the Conservatives and Labour could clear the Commons unless it guaranteed the deal would be put back to the public for a "confirmatory v... [Full Article...]
PM Doing ‘Dirty Politics’ Over Alwar Gang Rape Case: Mayawati
The gruesome incident is about a Dalit woman - travelling with her husband - being waylaid by five youths who then took turns to rape her in Alwar earlier last week. It is working with the support of BSP. PM Modi said in a Hindi post on Twitter. In the infamous Lucknow guest house incident in 1995, armed Samajwadi Party cadre had assaulted the BSP supremo when she was having a meeting there. [Full Article...]
Schiff considers fining Trump officials held in contempt $25,000/day
Hundreds gather at farewell ceremony for Rod Rosenstein
At the start of his remarks, Barr cracked a joke about media commentary surrounding Rosenstein's appearance during a news conference prior to release of the Mueller report, where he stood essentially motionless as Barr sparred with the media. [Full Article...]